Created in 1938 and stretching for 3,000 miles through and beside 10 states, the Great River Road National Scenic Byway is the longest such designated roadway and one of the oldest. The Mississippi River Parkway Commission is a nonprofit organization founded to preserve and improve the natural resources, cultural heritage, economic viability, scenic quality, recreational amenities and other features significant to the Mississippi River Valley.
Upcoming Meetings
Culture and Heritage Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Jul 15, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Jul 15, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Jul 25, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Jul 25, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Aug 22, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Aug 22, 2025
Board Meeting
in person in Baton Rouge, LA Sep 10, 2025 @ 3:00 PM (CDT)
Committees
Sep 10, 2025
Marketing Committee Meeting
in person in Baton Rouge, LA Sep 11, 2025 @ 3:00 PM (CDT)
Committees
Sep 11, 2025
ERA Committee Meeting
in person in Baton Rouge, LA Sep 11, 2025 @ 3:00 PM (CDT)
Committees
Sep 11, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
in person in Baton Rouge, LA Sep 11, 2025 @ 3:00 PM (CDT)
Committees
Sep 11, 2025
Culture and Heritage Committee Meeting
in person in Baton Rouge, LA Sep 11, 2025 @ 3:00 PM (CDT)
Committees
Sep 11, 2025
National
Sep 10 - 12, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Oct 24, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Oct 24, 2025
Marketing Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Nov 5, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 5, 2025
Culture and Heritage Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Nov 18, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 18, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Nov 21, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 21, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Dec 12, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Recent Newsletters
- Stewardship Award nomination deadline extended to July 1
- Win $100 to spend on your next Great River Road trip
- We won! Great River Road named Best Scenic Drive in America
- WE WON!
- Elevate your Interpretive Center with our free spring workshop May 14 or 15
- There's still time: Vote for Great River Road as Best Scenic Drive!
- Remember to vote daily for the Great River as Best Scenic Drive
- Reminder: Vote daily for the Great River Road as Best Scenic Drive
- Vote for the Great River Road as USA Today’s Best Scenic Drive!
- Historical sites & museums to visit on the southern Great River Road
- Quarter 1 Update
- Historical sites & museums to visit on the northern Great River Road
- 25 reasons to drive the Great River Road this year
- Why you should plan a trip on the Great River Road next year
- Reminder - Upcoming MRPC Committee Meetings Next Week
- All about the Great River Road’s Interpretive Centers
- MRPC Q4 Update
- Congrats to our Drive the Great River Road Photo Contest winner!
- Quarter 3 Update
- Interpretive Centers to visit on the northern Grear River Road
- Keys to Effective Partnering for the Great River Road
What's New
Add/Update MRPC Member Profile
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2025 National MRPC Annual Meeting
Date: Sep 10 – 12, 2025 @ 8:00 AM (CDT)
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Make your hotel reservation for Hilton Baton Rouge here.
1-800-955-6962. $110 per night.
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Stewardship Award nomination deadline extended to July 1
The Mississippi River Parkway Commission’s ERA Committee has extended the deadline for nominations for this year’s annual Stewardship Award until July 1.
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Please note these upcoming deadlines for nominations
• Honorary Membership Award: August 15
• Distinguished Service Award: August 15
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Boost Visibility for Your Interpretive Center
When: 3pm Wednesday, May 14, or 9am Thursday, May 15 (choose which session works for you)
Register for the free workshops designed to help you boost visibility, attract more visitors, and foster community partnerships for your Great River Road Interpretive Center.
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Interpretive Center Listing – Validated by all states
Each of the below locations should be validated and confirmed that the list of ICs is complete and accurate/consistent by name by all states and report all changes to Francis/Mike to have N.O. update as directed – DUE: December 1, 2024
MRPC Transportation Committee – IC Working Documents
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Mail Your National Scenic Byway 10-State Marketing Grant Application Support Letter
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Recent Newsletters
- Stewardship Award nomination deadline extended to July 1
- Win $100 to spend on your next Great River Road trip
- We won! Great River Road named Best Scenic Drive in America
- WE WON!
- Elevate your Interpretive Center with our free spring workshop May 14 or 15
- There's still time: Vote for Great River Road as Best Scenic Drive!
- Remember to vote daily for the Great River as Best Scenic Drive
- Reminder: Vote daily for the Great River Road as Best Scenic Drive
- Vote for the Great River Road as USA Today’s Best Scenic Drive!
- Historical sites & museums to visit on the southern Great River Road
- Quarter 1 Update
- Historical sites & museums to visit on the northern Great River Road
- 25 reasons to drive the Great River Road this year
- Why you should plan a trip on the Great River Road next year
- Reminder - Upcoming MRPC Committee Meetings Next Week
- All about the Great River Road’s Interpretive Centers
- MRPC Q4 Update
- Congrats to our Drive the Great River Road Photo Contest winner!
- Quarter 3 Update
- Interpretive Centers to visit on the northern Grear River Road
- Keys to Effective Partnering for the Great River Road